Discover Columbus, Ohio, America's 21st Century City
"We're building America's 21st Century City as the best place in the nation to live, work and raise a family," says Columbus, Ohio, mayor Michael B. Coleman. Coleman's Neighborhood Pride program is at the heart of the plan to make Columbus America's most livable city by instilling pride and empowerment in its residents. And the idea is working. Today Columbus is the third fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest complete with cultural, educational and entertainment benefits second to none in the region. The entire community is seizing new opportunities to propel Greater Columbus into the ranks of the nation's most innovative, attractive and business and family-friendly communities. Fueled by the innovative Chamber of Commerce with members from Fortune 500 giants such as Cardinal Health, Nationwide, The Limited, American Electric Power, Big Lots, and Battelle, as well as hundreds of the region's most innovative and entrepreneurial small businesses, Columbus is poised for healthy expansion for businesses and families.
Fast Facts
- At the intersection of I-70 and I-71, Columbus can be reached by 2/3 of the U.S. population within a day's drive. Port Columbus International Airport hosts 11 airlines and their regional affiliates providing almost 400 daily arrivals and departures to 35 airports.
- Population: 1.6 million
- The 15th largest city in the US
- Median Household Income: $37,897
- Median Family Income: $47,391
- Founded in 1812
- State capital of Ohio since 1816
- County seat of Franklin County
- Columbus has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons and an annual average of 37 in. of rain and 28 in. of snow. Average annual temperature is 53 F with an average January temperature of 28 F and July temperature of 75 F.
- Columbus is on Eastern Standard Time and observes Daylight Savings Time.